Since its completion in 1987, the Jacksonville Landing has remained pivotal in the revitalization of this bustling city’s core. More than 300 events are held at this shopping and dining complex throughout the year, perhaps none as popular as the Friday Farmers Market, held every Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Opened since 2010, this buzzing marketplace serves as the center of the city’s local food sourcing. A huge hit with patrons, the Friday Farmers Market averages more than 40 vendors per week, showcasing a variety of produce, artisan crafts, baked goods, and more. Rain or shine, hundreds of visitors make their way to The Landing each week to check out the vast offerings, ranging from pottery and plants to jewelry and heirlooms.

Whether you’re looking for that special item or just wasting away the day, visitors will find plenty to see and do while exploring The Landing’s vast offerings. Looking for fresh bread, barbecue ribs, or fresh granola? You’ll find all that and more while meandering these quarters, so be sure to come with an open mind and an eager appetite.

From week to week, vendors and shoppers gather weekly to sift through the fresh and specially made goods. Check out the full selection in the Market area on the first floor of The Jacksonville Landing. Afterward, when you’re ready to call it a day, this year-round complex provides plenty to see and do, including weekly entertainment, holiday celebrations, and live music.

September is almost upon us, and along with it is the beginning of fall. While summers in Atlantic Beach are prime time to soak up the sun, visitors and residents alike are grateful for warm weather that lasts well into the fall season. From a pedicure featuring coconut milk and whipped sugar that keeps toes sandal-ready to a firming cactus wrap that gives skin an unmistakable glow, you’ll always be beach ready with the September specials at The Spa at One Ocean – even in the beginning of fall.

Walking on Sunshine Beach Retreat Pedi

$50

Legs and feet are immersed into a rich, creamy whole and coconut milk soak before being cleansed and gently scrubbed to perfection with a whipped sugar, apricot, coconut water and shea butter micropolish. A custom-blended application of Sweet Cream Body Milk and Clementine Sparkling Soak nourishes legs and feet into glowy perfection.

Toning & Firming Cactus Treatment

50 minutes $99

Guests are immersed in a warm, aromatic getaway with a firming cactus wrap that feels more plumping than prickly before being wrapped in a nest of warming blankets and an Agave Nectar scalp massage.

The Spa at One Ocean is open every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Review our Spa Menu for more information about the 40 marine-inspired spa rituals available at Northeast Florida’s only full-service oceanfront spa. Book your appointment by calling (800) 874-6000 or visiting www.oneoceanresort.com/spa and find us on Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook.

It’s that time of year again: sports lovers come one and all to kick off football season once again. Now in its fourth year, the annual Great Southern Tailgate Cook-Off showcases more than 50 professional and backyard barbeque teams for an intense barbecue competition featuring fun, friends, and most importantly, food!

Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, each team will compete for more than $20,000 in cash and prizes on Friday, August 23rd and Saturday, August 24th. Of course, if you’re not competing, you’re eating; load upon load of barbeque galore and all the fixings will be available for patrons. So if you’re looking for a lip-smacking good time, you’ve definitely come to the right place.

While munching on delicious treats, guests can enjoy the sights and sounds of live entertainment from national, regional, and local bands—not to mention some pretty hefty competition. This year’s contest also includes a People’s Choice Contest, where guests can purchase a $10 wristband to sample participating teams barbeque. Once their finished, participants can vote for their favorite.

Afterward, when you’re looking for a cold brew, head over to the VIP Pig Pub, featuring table and bar seating as well as plenty of cool drinks. You’ll get prime viewing of the stage, so just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Admission is free, so make sure to bring your family and friends along, too, for what’s sure to be a delicious way to wrap up this summer.